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Parliament security breach: How 6 people hatched the plan

Parliament security breach: How 6 people hatched the plan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Six people hailing from different cities got together at a flat in Gurugram, a major satellite city of Delhi, after hatching a plan to intrude into Parliament on the anniversary of the December 13, 2001 attack on Wednesday.

US drug shortage, stable pricing set to boost pharma revenues

US drug shortage, stable pricing set to boost pharma revenues

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

An acute drug shortage in the US and stable pricing along with product launches are likely to boost revenues of India's pharmaceutical companies during the first quarter of this financial year, analysts said. Most brokerages estimate a top line growth of around 14-15 per cent, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) growth of 24-30 per cent for Q1 of FY24. Hospitals are, however, likely to report lower occupancy rates, and diagnostics companies may witness an impact from delayed monsoon.

Ashwin trains intensely at nets; set to feature in India's opener?

Ashwin trains intensely at nets; set to feature in India's opener?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Giving a strong indication of him turning up in India's World Cup opener against Australia in Chennai on Sunday, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin went through an engaging net session on Thursday.

It's That Boy Jaiswal Again!

It's That Boy Jaiswal Again!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Scoring at a rate of 173.33, Jaiswal's unbeaten 104 off 60 was peppered with nine boundaries and seven sixes.

Indian institutions' semiconductor design curricula draws flak

Indian institutions' semiconductor design curricula draws flak

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Over 100 Indian institutions offer semiconductor design curricula, but hardly any of them focuses on manufacturing and process technology, a top official from global memory and storage major Micron Technology said on Thursday. There is significant global demand for such chip engineers, its president and chief executive Sanjay Mehrotra said at the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Gandhinagar. "While more than 100 Indian institutions provide a semiconductor design curriculum, hardly any focus on semiconductor manufacturing and process technology.

Aggressive testing key to fight COVID-19: Manmohan

Aggressive testing key to fight COVID-19: Manmohan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

"There are problems with regard to the inadequacy of testing facilities and without more aggressive facilities of testing, we are not going to conquer this menace," Manmohan Singh said.

'You are ruining an entire generation'

'You are ruining an entire generation'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.' 'Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance, Atmanirbharta, etc.' 'Unless you invest in research, you will not climb up the ladder. But this government is happy getting sub-contract work.'

Erwee ton gives South Africa flying start in 2nd NZ Test

Erwee ton gives South Africa flying start in 2nd NZ Test

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Rookie opener Sarel Erwee savoured a maiden century as South Africa dominated day one of the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch to be 238 for three at the close on Friday.

Coming soon: Self-drive cars!

Coming soon: Self-drive cars!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

A European team claims to be working on such a fantasy car which can drive itself -- in fact, tests would start next year on such vehicles that 'drive themselves' and could be on roads within 10 years, The Daily Telegraph reported.

Is Scorpio N India's Safest SUV?

Is Scorpio N India's Safest SUV?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The Mahindra's Scorpio-N becomes the first body-on-frame chassis SUV to secure a five-star Global NCAP rating.

'BJP murdered democracy in Surat'

'BJP murdered democracy in Surat'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'Can you imagine that Surat's voters won't have any say now in exercising their fundamental right to choose a candidate of their own choice? This is what the BJP has reduced India's democracy to.' 'With this ugly act, in one stroke, the BJP has disenfranchised the voters of Surat.'

'Don't fall for rumours': PM launches India's COVID-19 vaccination drive

'Don't fall for rumours': PM launches India's COVID-19 vaccination drive

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Modi urged the country to show patience during the vaccination drive as it had shown till now in fighting the pandemic.

SC to hear Shiv Sena's plea against floor test at 5 pm

SC to hear Shiv Sena's plea against floor test at 5 pm

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear at 5 pm the plea of Shiv Sena chief whip Sunil Prabhu challenging the Maharashtra governor's direction to the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government to take floor test in the assembly on Thursday.

'We are almost at peak of interest rates cycles'

'We are almost at peak of interest rates cycles'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'The stabilisation of interest rates followed by reduction is going to happen over the next year.'

Fast-spreading Omicron to test Beijing Winter Games bubble

Fast-spreading Omicron to test Beijing Winter Games bubble

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Core to the planning is the rigidly-enforced closed loop that physically separates Games-related personnel from the local population

Stokes, Buttler back; Robinson recalled for first two India Tests

Stokes, Buttler back; Robinson recalled for first two India Tests

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

All-rounder Ben Stokes returns to England's squad for the first two Tests against India next month after he missed the two-match series against New Zealand in June following a finger injury he sustained during the Indian Premier League earlier this year.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Global trends, macroeconomic data, and the outcome of the US Fed policy meeting are the major factors that will drive the movement in the domestic equity markets this week, analysts said. "In the upcoming data-centric week, the focus will be on crucial releases, including inflation data from India and the US. "Indian inflation is expected to rise, while US inflation will remain steady.

'Easy on the eye' Gill set to make Test debut

'Easy on the eye' Gill set to make Test debut

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The 21 year old, who opens for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy, could either replace Shaw at the top of the innings or replace Virat Kohli in the middle order if K L Rahul is slotted as opener.

US confirms test flight of China's hypersonic missile around globe in July

US confirms test flight of China's hypersonic missile around globe in July

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

China might one day be able to launch a surprise nuclear attack on the United States, the second highest-ranking American military officer has warned as he shed new details of Beijing's hypersonic weapons test in July, which sent a missile around the world at more than five times the speed of sound.

Covid vaccination drive after scientists' nod: PM

Covid vaccination drive after scientists' nod: PM

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

In his remarks in New Delhi at an all-party meeting held virtually, Modi said healthcare workers involved in treating COVID-19 patients, frontline workers, who include police personnel and municipal staff, and old people suffering from serious conditions would be inoculated on priority.

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 2

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 2

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between Australia and India, at the Gabba, on Saturday.

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

This is his 'Test' and for Kohli, a century to mark a 'century' is something he would be craving

1st ODI PIX: India's rising stars demolish South Africa

1st ODI PIX: India's rising stars demolish South Africa

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the first ODI between South Africa and India played at The Wanderers, in Johannesburg, on Sunday.

Not making false ads, give us death sentence if found guilty: Patanjali

Not making false ads, give us death sentence if found guilty: Patanjali

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The company further said, "We humbly respect the Supreme Court of India and if we make false advertisements or propaganda, we would not have any objections if honourable court imposes a fine of crores or even give us a death sentence."

Edgbaston stadium to become COVID-19 testing centre

Edgbaston stadium to become COVID-19 testing centre

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The NHS staff will drive in through the Edgbaston road entrance, be tested while remaining in their vehicle and exit the grounds onto Pershore Road, it added.

Experience the cool Nissan Micra!

Experience the cool Nissan Micra!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

The new Micra looks stunning compared to the earlier versions. The front and the rear views are appealing and the colours offered by Nissan are also very captivating.

On cusp of 50th Test, Rabada says 'he's nowhere near done'

On cusp of 50th Test, Rabada says 'he's nowhere near done'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Rabada, 26, already has 226 Test wickets in his kitty and is spearheading the Proteas pace attack

England sniff No 1 Test spot

England sniff No 1 Test spot

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

England's bowlers have largely risen to the occasion this summer, but they have been less impressive with the bat, passing 320 only twice in the previous five Tests.

Ashes PHOTOS: England secure big lead over Australia

Ashes PHOTOS: England secure big lead over Australia

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

England batted with positive intent to take control of the final Ashes Test at The Oval on Saturday, moving on to 389-9 at the close on the third day with a 377-run lead over Australia.

PICS: Ashwin stars as India rout Windies inside 3 days

PICS: Ashwin stars as India rout Windies inside 3 days

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 3 of the first Test between India and the West Indies, at Windsor Park in Dominica, on Friday.

Bizarre! Smith hones his cover drives in shower!!!

Bizarre! Smith hones his cover drives in shower!!!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Assistant coach Ricky Ponting, 10 rooms down the hotel corridor, has heard him shadow practising in England and coach Justin Langer said Smith hones his cover drives in shower.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

Will BJP commit to 3% of GDP for defence spending?

Will BJP commit to 3% of GDP for defence spending?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Neither the BJP, nor the Congress before it, made any manifesto commitments on defence spending, even though allocations have plummeted from 4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in the late 1980s to less than 2 per cent today, points out Ajai Shukla.

PICS: Australia vs India Second Test, Day 2

PICS: Australia vs India Second Test, Day 2

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between Australia and India, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Saturday.

Culpable homicide charge stands against Kerala IAS officer in scribe's death: HC

Culpable homicide charge stands against Kerala IAS officer in scribe's death: HC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The sessions court had discharged Venkitaraman for the offence under Section 304 IPC as there was no medical report indicating he was drunk at the time of the accident.

Stunned Anushka reflects India's crushing loss

Stunned Anushka reflects India's crushing loss

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Anushka's expression conveyed a mix of shock and confusion at the loss of such an important wicket on a crucial day of play.

5th Test Report Card: Pant 9; Virat 1/10

5th Test Report Card: Pant 9; Virat 1/10

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The batting was a big letdown for the Indians with Virat Kohli, Hanuma Vihari, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer failing in both innings, while Shardul Thakur's selection over Ravichandran Ashwin turned out to be a big mistake.

Demand for Covid-19 tests growing 100 pc week-on-week

Demand for Covid-19 tests growing 100 pc week-on-week

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

One challenge for many laboratories in ramping up is the shortage of trained manpower for collecting samples, report Sohini Das, Vinay Umarji and Virendra Singh Rawat.

ICC World Cup final PIX: Mighty Australia defeat India to lift sixth title

ICC World Cup final PIX: Mighty Australia defeat India to lift sixth title

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Travis Head smashed a brilliant 137 as Australia cruised to their sixth World title after outclassing India by six wickets in the final on Sunday.